Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Handy, NC
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Handy offers a variety of camping options that cater to adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. For those with RVs, the nearby Uwharrie National Forest provides well-maintained campgrounds with full hookups, allowing you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of rolling hills and lush woodlands. If you prefer a more traditional experience, several campgrounds in the adjacent towns of Asheboro and Troy offer picturesque spots for tent camping, complete with access to hiking trails and serene lakes for fishing and canoeing. For the more adventurous, dispersed camping in the expansive Pisgah National Forest is an option—here, campers can set up in designated areas amidst breathtaking landscapes, ensuring a truly off-the-beaten-path experience. The region's diverse geography, featuring the Uwharrie Mountains and numerous rivers, provides abundant opportunities for outdoor activities like mountain biking, birdwatching, and stargazing. Whatever your camping style, Handy, NC, is the perfect launchpad for an unforgettable outdoor getaway.
Arrowhead Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 6 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 570 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Canebrake Horse Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Badin Lake Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 7 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 527 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Badin Lake Group Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 9 min east of Kannapolis, NC) with an elevation of 588 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Claytor Lake Campground is part of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia (31 min southwest of Blacksburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,969 feet. There are a total of 127 campsites including 23 cabins. The campground is open all year. 121 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 39 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $386.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Smith Mountain Lake Campground is part of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia (54 min southeast of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 830 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites including 21 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $135.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
New River Trail Campground is part of New River Trail State Park in Virginia (1 hr southeast of Bluefield, WV) with an elevation of 1,980 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include general store, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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